Tarneit Man Faces Charges for Series of House and Grassfires.
Detectives from the Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit have arrested and charged a 29-year-old man in connection to a series of suspicious fires in Tarneit last week. The suspect was apprehended following a search warrant execution at his residence in Tarneit. The investigation is linked to four fires that occurred within a 24-hour period in the area.
The charges against the man include two counts of intentionally causing a bushfire, criminal damage by fire, and lighting a fire in the open air during a period of fire danger. These charges are related to four specific incidents of fire:
1. A grassfire that broke out on Homebush Drive around 1:40 am on 19th December.
2. A fire at a house under construction on Lidar Walk around 3:50 am on 19th December.
Watch the video of the house fire on Lidar Walk.
3. A grassfire on Cassina Circuit around 10:40 pm on 20th December.
4. A grassfire along a creek-bed on Badger Grove, Homebush Drive, and Medallion Boulevard around 11:30 pm on 20th December.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today. Authorities are urging anyone who witnesses suspicious or reckless fire behavior to immediately call Triple Zero (000). They are also appealing to those with any information related to these incidents to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or through their website at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
